Brighton Township, Macoupin County, Illinois
Brighton Township is a township in Macoupin County, Illinois. About 3,856 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 3,856 ± 17
- County
- Macoupin County
- School district
- Southwestern Community Unit School District 9
- Land area
- 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $91,667 ± $21,231
- Median home value
- $165,500 ± $22,281
- Water area
- 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km²)
- State
- Illinois
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1711708277
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.045667, -90.094342
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Census place in Brighton Township
- Brighton (village)2,306 people
This place’s central point lies inside Brighton Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Foster Township, Madison County5.5 mi south
- Shipman Township5.5 mi north
- Bunker Hill Township6.1 mi east
- Piasa Township, Jersey County6.4 mi west
- Moro Township, Madison County8.1 mi southeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Brighton Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Macoupin County, largest first
- Carlinville Township6,456 people
- Staunton Township5,423 people
- Gillespie Township3,611 people
- Virden Township3,305 people
- Cahokia Township3,128 people
- Bunker Hill Township3,120 people
- Mount Olive Township3,072 people
- Girard Township2,140 people
- Dorchester Township1,667 people
- Shipman Township1,275 people
- North Palmyra Township818 people
- South Palmyra Township731 people
All 25
- Chesterfield Township712 people
- North Otter Township624 people
- Shaws Point Township512 people
- Nilwood Township445 people
- Polk Township441 people
- South Otter Township436 people
- Hillyard Township426 people
- Barr Township405 people
- Bird Township400 people
- Brushy Mound Township391 people
- Western Mound Township347 people
- Scottville Township336 people
- Honey Point Township273 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Macoupin County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Brighton Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 55 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 26 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:33 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:33 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:37 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:30 PM around June 28
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:17 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:51 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:11 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:23 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May 15 | 5:47 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:34 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:46 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:13 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:41 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:43 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:12 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Macoupin County or the local office.
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